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Ancient sites, sacred snake raise risks for Australian resources
Mimi Spirits and Rainbow Serpent. Credit: Aboriginal Art Australia
Sacred sites, endangered sawfish and mythical rainbow serpents are the latest challenges confronting commodities powerhouse Australia as the nation’s top mining companies meet for their biggest annual conference.
Since the destruction last year by Rio Tinto Group of a 46,000-year-old Aboriginal rock shelter at Juukan Gorge, the industry has been scrambling to deal with a backlash over heritage protection and environmental issues. A national enquiry into the incident and new laws being drafted by the Western Australia government could have an impact on some A$18 billion ($13 billion) in projects planned by mining giants operating in the Pilbara, the nation’s iron-ore heartland, as well as other resources projects.
Ancient sites, rainbow serpents raise risks for Australian miners
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Sacred sites, endangered sawfish and Aboriginal rainbow serpents are the latest challenges confronting Australia as the nation’s top mining companies meet for their biggest annual conference.
Since the destruction last year by Rio Tinto Group of a 46,000-year-old Aboriginal rock shelter at Juukan Gorge, the industry has been scrambling to deal with a backlash over heritage protection and environmental issues. A national enquiry into the incident and new laws being drafted by the WA government could have an impact on some $18 billion in projects planned by mining giants operating in the Pilbara, the nation’s iron-ore heartland, as well as other resources projects.
Times Staff Report
Theatre of Gadsden’s “Looking for a City” in 2019 played to sold-out audiences drawn by the Southern Gospel music it spotlighted.
A follow-up production last year was a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic, but a cast of more than 60 singers of all ages is prepared for “Looking for a City: The Gospel Journey Continues,” set for July 22-25 at the Ritz Theatre in Alabama City.
It will be the theater group’s first full production in more than a year (“Charlotte’s Web” was staged earlier this month).
“It is so exciting to be opening the Ritz Theatre again after more than a year,” said Director Mike Beecham. “Music and theater are such a vital part of our lives.”
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